Defender Marcelo, who set up Karim Benzema's goal, felt Madrid impressively tamed a motivated Celta outfit, though he urged his team-mates not to begin the celebrations until the job is done against Malaga.

"Celta were really raring to win, but we showed that we were capable of managing the game," he said.

"We remained relaxed and delivered the goods to claim an emphatic win.

"It is now time to rest up, we know that we haven't won anything yet and that there is still a game to go. We will have to give our all on Sunday."